The World-Famous Nine
The World-Famous Nine by Ben Guterson, published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers in 2024, is a captivating tale that invites young readers into a fantastical world. This edition spans 400 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Zander Olinga, who is on a mission to save his grandmother’s extraordinary nineteen-story department store, known as The Nine. As strange accidents threaten the store’s existence, Zander and his friend Natasha uncover hidden inscriptions that lead them on a quest to find a magical object essential for the store’s survival.
Readers will find a rich blend of mystery and adventure set against the backdrop of a vibrant city life. The narrative weaves together elements of fantasy, friendship, and social themes, as Zander and Natasha navigate the challenges posed by an unseen evil. With its imaginative setting, complete with a rooftop Ferris wheel and glass elevators, the story promises to engage detail-oriented young readers who enjoy puzzles and high-stakes adventures. This thrilling mystery showcases a larger-than-life cast of characters and a plot that emphasizes the importance of courage and teamwork in the face of adversity.
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A New York Times Bestseller
“Imaginative and entertaining … Readers will breathlessly turn the pages as they wonder: Can the duo solve the mysteries of The Nine in time to save it from those who wish it–and them–ill?” —Bookpage
“The department store offers a rich setting for adventure …. Mystery in a wondrous environment melds with family history and a tinge of magic in this tale for detail-oriented young readers.” —Shelf Awareness
In this thrilling mystery from an award-winning author, Zander is determined to do whatever it takes to save his grandmother’s nineteen-story out-of-this-world department store–perfect for fans of The Swifts and The Mysterious Benedict Society.
Zander Olinga’s grandmother is the owner of the fabled Number Nine Plaza, the spectacular nineteen-story skyscraper. The Nine, as it’s called, has everything imaginable, including a massive Ferris wheel on its rooftop, monorail tracks suspended from its ceiling, and twenty-five glass elevators. But there’s something evil looming in the shadows, and strange accidents start befalling the guests. When Zander and his friend Natasha come across a series of inscriptions hidden throughout the walls of The Nine, they discover that the clues will lead them to a magical object which protects the store’s very existence. With the future of The Nine on the line, the pair are determined to recover the mysterious object before the luxury plaza and its many guests are destroyed.
Featuring an unforgettable setting and a larger-than-life cast of characters, here is a spellbinding mystery involving puzzles, art, and high-stakes adventure.
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